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Extreme heat: is the UK becoming a 40C country?

Extreme heat: is the UK becoming a 40C country?

Science Weekly vor 3 Monaten

Ian Sample hears from our Europe climate correspondent, Ajit Niranjan

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Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for
England, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C (104F) in some
places. Europe is also dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with
schools closed, trains cancelled and France even restricting the
consumption of alcohol outdoors to take pressure off the emergency
services. The high temperatures coincide with the coming El Niño,
which some scientists have nicknamed Godzilla for its predicted
strength. To find out whether the two are linked, Ian Sample hears
from our Europe climate correspondent, Ajit Niranjan. He explains
why it’s so hot, why we could be in for even worse and how we can
keep as cool as possible. Help support our independent journalism
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